Chinese Five-Spice Powder

Ingredients (5)

2 tablespoons ground star anise

2 tablespoons ground fennel seeds

2 teaspoons crushed cassia

2 teaspoons crushed Szechuan peppercorns

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Summary

Highly aromatic Chinese five-spice powder enhances stir-fried vegetables, chicken, and especially fatty meats like pork and duck. Five-spice powder isn’t hot but is quite concentrated, so use it in small quantities. (Heat-treated Szechuan pepper may now be legally imported to the United States.)